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Distance from Shanghai to Baotou

Straight line

1,462 km
909 mi · 790 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 20 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Baotou?

Shanghai (China) and Baotou (China) are quite far apart: 1,462 km in a straight line, that is 909 miles or 790 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Baotou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 36.0383°, 116.0776°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 20 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Shanghai from Baotou?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Baotou is 1,462 km (909 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Baotou from Shanghai?

Baotou is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Baotou?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 20 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.